France, Colonial. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, Grand Cross Buy Now A Silver Grade Infantry Assault

A Silver Grade Infantry Assault Badge - in zinc

He was later awarded the Bronze Star

Badge is made of silver (hallmarked

1897 at Poplar

50 mm lightly knurled pin

France, Colonial. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, Grand Cross Buy Now A Silver Grade Infantry AssaultDahomey (now Benin): Grand Cross: four piece construction, hallmarked on the ring, silver gilt with blue, white, black, green and red enamels, measuring 54. 5 mm x 85 mm inclusive of its wreath and ball suspension, on a shortened sash; and Breast Star: three piece construction, silver gilt with blue, white and black enamelled insignia, mounted to a eight pointed star base, hallmarked and French maker marked on the pin, 86. 5 mm x 87 mm, vertical